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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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